| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 145 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 1296 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins. The Commonwealth, 1649-1660. AR Shilling (31mm, 6.14 g, 2h). London mint; im: anchor. Dated 1658. Coat-of-arms within wreath of palm frond and olive branch / Two coats-of-arms; XII (mark of value) above. Bull, Silver 161; ESC 998; North 2725; SCBC 3218. Minor double striking on reverse otherwise mint state. Dove grey toning with electric blue lustre. Superb EF. Unequalled for a mint mark anchor Shilling. Extremely rare thus. Ex Bridgewater House (Sotheby, 15 June 1972), lot 322. Estimate: 3000 CHF |  |
